Chinese automakers ramp up in-house battery production to regain cost control

Li Auto, NIO, Xiaomi, Geely, GAC, GWM, Changan and Chery are expanding in-house battery development and manufacturing to regain control over costs. The move intensifies their tug-of-war with battery leader CATL over self-production versus outsourcing.

• Li Auto, NIO, Xiaomi, Geely, GAC, GWM, Changan and Chery push in-house battery production
• The standoff with CATL centers on self-production versus outsourcing
• Automakers aim to reclaim control over battery costs